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In 2007, the magic-related crossover event Mystic Arcana fills the gap between Runaways ( volume 1 ) # 17 and # 18, during Nico's brief time at Father Flanagan's Home for Unwanted Goth Kids.

The story begins with Nico dressed in plain clothing, stating that it's perhaps time to let go of the goth trend.

She is soon talked into going to a nightclub with her friends, where she meets her parents ' old rival Marie Laveau ; Laveau seeks revenge on Nico's parents for stealing the Black Mirror, one of the four Cornerstones of Creation.

After Laveau explains that she needs Nico's blood to activate the Black Mirror, Nico gives Leveau her blood, while also purging out the Staff of One.

The two fight, and Nico easily wins.

Nico attempts to bring back Alex Wilder using the Mirror, however the spell fails, the Mirror shatters and the last page of the Darkhold is revealed behind the glass.

Laveau takes it and flees, while Nico accepts her place as an outcast and with the Runaways.